boutique Lifestyle & Property Management for second homeowners in Upstate NY
WKND-R is a boutique lifestyle and property management service that helps create the weekend experience you envisioned when you invested in your second home.
Instead of going over the laundry list of looming tasks on your Friday drive up from the city—you can look forward to a stocked fridge, fresh flowers, and a welcoming home that has been maintained for a relaxing weekend. From pantry and design services to weekly check-ins, maintenance and short term rental management, WKND-R will handle the logistics of upstate home ownership so you can maximize your precious time doing the things you want to do.
An initial consultation will help determine each client's specific needs and a tailored service plan will be created just for you.
SERVICES
WKND-R's tailored services are offered as a monthly bundle or individually.
PANTRY
WKND-R will stock your home with perishable and non-perishable goods tailored to each client's needs and personal taste. From a specific light bulb that you always forget to order to the local cheese that you never have time to buy.
Stocking fridge with local provisions
Arranging and picking up CSA
Flowers
Wine/Alcohol/Mixers
Household Products & Sundries
SHORT TERM RENTAL MANAGEMENT
WKND-R will set up your home as a short term rental. We will take photos, write the narrative for your home's description, and manage your bookings, calendar, and guest communication via the Airbnb platform. Additionally, we do a walk-through before and after guests arrival and departure, and arrange your cleaning schedule.
Our DESIGN SERVICES are available, updating your home to be competitive in the rental market.
Consider our PANTRY SERVICES for your guests, with personalized food packages for your home.
essential weekend house prep
WKND-R will do a weekly check-in and prep for your weekend arrival.
Set thermostat and AC for arrival
Shovel/sweep front steps
Water houseplants
Create a list of what you are running low on and what pantry services need to be replenished for our pantry clients.
MANAGING MAINTENANCE SERVICES
WKND-R will manage your maintenance service calendar and communication, ensuring each service shows up when they are scheduled and are doing their jobs properly.
House cleaner
Firewood
Pest Control
Snow removal
Landscaping
Pool care
DESIGN SERVICES
WKND-R extends the same care and meticulous detail to finding the perfect home decor objects to decorate your home.
DINNER PARTY / MEAL PREP
WKND-R will develop a menu, pick up the freshest local ingredients, and supply detailed recipes for you to execute to perfection.
“WKND-R gave us our weekend back and I am so grateful. I opened my door to fresh flowers on the table and eggs from our coup in the refrigerator rather than the typical uncertainty. Maggie is so reliable and kind. She even told us about an event that we had not heard about and recommended a sitter for our 5-year-old so we could grab dinner before we headed out. Our entire family is looking forward to summer weekends, can’t wait! Thanks again, WKND-R.”
RATEs
Our Airbnb Management Service is a stand-alone service, billed as a percentage of each booking.
Below are our standard bundle plans. All services are available individually and as a customized bundle.
We look forward to discussing which services work best for you.
BUNDLE ONE $350/MONTH
BUNDLE TWO $500/MONTH
BUNDLE THREE $1000/MONTH
ADD-ONS ADD TO EXISTING PACKAGE OR AS A STAND-ALONE SERVICE
OUR LISTINGS
SHORT TERM RENTAL MANAGEMENT
We will take photos, write the narrative for your home's listing, and fully manage your bookings, calendar, and guest communication via Airbnb. Additionally, we do a walk-through before and after guests arrival and departure, and arrange your cleaning schedule.
Our DESIGN SERVICES are also available, updating your home to be competitive in the short term rental market.
Consider our PANTRY SERVICES for your guests, creating a personalized food package for your home. Guests can choose from our breakfast, picnic, and grill options to have waiting upon arrival.
Bathrick Barn-Restored 18th-c. Barn on 4 acres
Red Hook, NY
1 Bedroom /1.5 Bath - Sleeps 4
Creek, River frontage, Family friendly, Dog friendly
WKND-R prepared the home to be guest-ready, photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
MaDRIGAL HOUSe—secluded 25-acre estate with pond
Germantown, NY
4 Bedroom/3 Bath - Sleeps 6
Pond, Dog friendly, Kids over 12 allowed
WKND-R prepared the home to be guest-ready, updated the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
POETS HILL—Modern poolhouse + TINY HOUSE
Craryville, NY
3 Bedroom/2 Bath - Sleeps 6
Heated pool
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
POETS HIll—Modern poolhouse magical views
Craryville, NY
2 Bedroom/1 Bath - Sleeps 4
Heated pool
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
LA CASITA—Quintessential getaway in Germantown
Germantown, NY
2 Bedroom + sleeper sofa /1.5 Bath - Sleeps 5
Kids allowed
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
KITTLE FARMHOUSE—near Hudson-pool+hottub
Claverack, NY
4 Bedroom /2.5 baths - Sleeps 6
Heated pool, Cedar hot tub, Family friendly
WKND-R prepared the home to be guest-ready, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
SLATE HILL HOUSE—A Modern home tucked in the woods
Staatsburg, NY
3 Bedrooms /3 Baths - Sleeps 6
Family friendly
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb and Kid + Coe.
flatrock—renovated 1800 rhinebeck schoolhouse
Rhinecliff, NY
3 Bedroom /2 bath - Sleeps 6
Dog friendly, Kids allowed
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
THE BRICKHOUSE ON FIRST—WALK TO SAUGERTIES VILLAGE
Saugerties, NY
3 Bedroom/3 Bath - Sleeps 6
Dog friendly, Family friendly
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
Mountain Laurel House— secluded Catskill oasis
Mount Tremper, NY
3 Bedroom/3 Bath - Sleeps 6
Kids allowed
WKND-R created the listing and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb.
TRAIN CARRIAGE HOUSE—Chic RhineCliFF Escape
Rhinecliff, NY
3 Bedroom/1 Bath - Sleeps 6
Hot tub, Dog friendly, Kids allowed
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We manage the short term rental via Airbnb for 5 years until the property switched to a long term rental.
THE LOTTA FARMHOUSE—ELEGANT HUDSON FARMHOUSE WITH POOL
Hudson, NY
3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath - Sleeps 6
Pool, Dog friendly, Kids allowed
WKND-R prepared the home to be guest-ready, created the listing, and designed a house book. We managed the short term rental, via Airbnb for a year, before the house was put back on the market.
SKYFARM—farmhouse + guest house mountain views
Copake, NY
4 Bedroom /3 Bath - Sleeps 8
Dog friendly, Kids allowed
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, and designed a house book. We managed the short term rental via Airbnb for 3 years before the home sold.
PINE LANE—MODERN HUNTER MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Hunter, NY
4 Bedroom/2 bath - Sleeps 8 + crib
Lake access, Base of Hunter Mt., Family Friendly
WKND-R managed the short term rental for over two and half years, via Airbnb, until the home was put on the market.
MUD CREEK—A Hudson Valley Designer RetreAT
Ghent, NY
3 Bedroom/2 Bath - Sleeps 6
Dog friendly, Kids allowed
WKND-R prepared the home to be guest-ready, updated the listing, and designed a house book. We managed the short term rental via Airbnb until the home was put on the market.
PORCH HILL—Luxurious private Hudson Valley home with epic views
WKND-R photographed the home, created the listing, custom website, logo, and designed a house book. We managed the short-term rental via Airbnb. The vacation rental is not being rented at this time.
HUDSON RIVER BARN WITH POOL
WKND-R styled, photographed, designed a house book, and updated the listing. The vacation rental is not being rented at this time.
HoME on MILL DAM—ELEGANT UPSTATE GETAWAY with pool & fireplaces
WKND-R created the listing and designed a house book. We consulted the homeowner on how to successfully run a short term rental and briefly managed the rental via Airbnb before the home sold. The rental is no longer active on Airbnb.
Scandinavian Barn with Catskill Views
WKND-R photographed, designed a house book, and updated the listing. We managed the vacation rental via Airbnb for 6 months while the homeowner was out of the country. WKND-R set up the short term rental, creating a fluid turnover process for the homeowner to manage on their own.
FAQ
Do I need to use your specific maintenance providers? I like my plow company... +
Absolutely not! What we will do is make sure your plow company always shows up when they are supposed to and check that they are doing a great job. We maintain relationships with our approved service providers, but are happy to work with your preferred maintenance services.
Can WKND-R manage my Airbnb without choosing one of your bundled plans? I only need short term rental management. +
Yes! Many of the Airbnb's we manage do not opt for our other services. Our Short Term Rental Management Services are billed as a percentage of each booking. Basically you only pay us if you have a booking.
How do I pay for my pantry items? +
We have your credit card on file and provide detailed receipts of all purchases each week. Or we can set up a house account with some of our vendors.
What areas do you service? +
WKND-R offers service in Columbia County and parts of Dutchess County. Please call to see if your home falls in our coverage area.
I am interested in your design services... what is the next step...? +
Fantastic! We would love to meet you for a consultation.
Is there a contract? +
Yes. A mutually agreed upon contract will outline services and fees, responsibilities, duration, termination clause and liability.
How do you customize your pantry services for my specific tastes and needs? +
We meet with our clients for an hour consultation and get to know their home and preferences. WKND-R creates a custom order for your specific wants and needs and can quickly make adjustments if those needs change.
I am thinking about setting up my home as a short term rental while we are away for six months. Does this service cost more? +
Yes, setting up your home as a rental requires an additional one-time flat fee if you choose for us to photograph your home, set up your listing, and make a housebook. If you choose to use WKND-R to fully manage your rental, our fee is a percentage of each booking. Our Airbnb Management Service can be a stand alone service, independant of our other services, or as an add-on to our custom bundles.
What do your concierge services include? +
These services are tailored to the needs of the client and will be discussed during the initial consultation. From vetting and booking babysitters to arranging spa services to prepping for dinner parties… basically anything that helps you enjoy your precious time upstate.
ABOUT US
Maggie Goudsmit moved with her family from Williamsburg Brooklyn to Germantown, NY in 2011. She began her career as a fashion photographer and then a digital photo retoucher for editorial and advertising clients. After living Upstate for several years she kept hearing from friends with weekend homes how dissatisfied they were with their weekend experience—instead of swimming in a secret swimming hole or skiing they were waiting in line at the grocery store and calling the house cleaner who never showed up. WKND-R was born to restore the weekend experience back to being carefree. With Maggie's knowledge of where to find the perfect bottle of wine and the best local provisions, and her valuable network of services—she is able to tailor a personal and incredibly organized package for her select group of clients.
CONTACT
If you are interested in learning more about WKND-R, please drop us a line. We would love to work with you to design a suite of services that fulfills your specific needs.
